• Rehab Clinical Liaison III

    Sutter Health (Crescent City, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    Organization:

    SCH-Sutter Coast Hospital

    Position Overview:

    Conducts clinical evaluations, assesses patient referrals, and facilitates admissions through collaboration with other rehabilitation disciplines and physicians. Serves as the primary contact for referrals from physicians, external agencies, hospitals, case management (internal and external), and caregivers, including family members. Fosters and builds referral network by educating resources on the advantages and benefits of Sutter's Acute Rehabilitation Program, executing ongoing marketing activities, and developing working relationships with hospitals, businesses, allied health professions and community-related groups. Helps maintain the inpatient census for Rehabilitation through sustainable relationships with referral sources.

     

    **Job Description** :

    EDUCATION:

    + Bachelor's

    + OR Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

    CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

    + RN-Registered Nurse of California.

    + OR PT-Physical Therapist.

    + OR OT-Occupational Therapist.

    + OR SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist.

    TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

    + 5 years of recent relevant experience.

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

    + In-depth knowledge of acute rehabilitation or similar healthcare service insurance criteria and admission guidelines to determine patient eligibility.

    + Working knowledge of medical terminology and the relationship to the rehabilitation process.

    + Demonstrated familiarity with local/state/federal regulations, insurance guidelines, as well as Sutter Health’s protocols as they apply to acute rehabilitation.

    + Possesses proficient written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to explain medical procedures or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.

    + Good analytical and project management skills, including the ability to analyze problems, reach practical conclusions, and institute effective changes.

    + General computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and EPIC to create/update patient electronic health records.

    + Work independently as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team, while demonstrating attention to detail and solid organizational skills.

    + Identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.

    + Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).

    + Evaluate the competition and identify the factors that differentiate them in the market.

    + Build collaborative relationships with patients, their families/care givers, other healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and community resources/agencies to coordinate efforts and provide the highest quality of patient care.

    Job Shift:

    Days

    Schedule:

    Full Time

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Monday - Friday

    Weekend Requirements:

    As Needed

    Benefits:

    Yes

    Unions:

    No

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    40

    Employee Status:

    Regular

     

    Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

     

    Pay Range is $58.92 to $73.65 / hour

     

    _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_